Re: (ET) mulching

[David C Robie <mycroftxx1 juno com>]

I looked at the Gator catalog and didn't find a blade short enough for
the front deck.  Is there one that will fit the front 3 motor deck that
wasn't in my dealer's list?
Dave
Weymouth MA

On Tue, 23 May 2006 11:05:23 -0800 "Michael Neverdosky"
<1twidget gmail com> writes:
> I do not have an ET but can comment on the Gator blades.
> 
> I used the Gator blades on several gas mowers and found they needed
> less power to cut and mulch than most standard blades needed to cut
> and spray grass.
> It is important to keep them SHARP!
> 
> Touching up the edge just before each time of mowing is not too 
> much.
> The extra wieght is not really a problem. The do require a little 
> more
> power to run up to speed but then act as a flywheel to stay at speed
> and also help smooth the spin so they will likely cut more evenly 
> with
> less drag down in thick spots.
> 
> Also, I only rough sharpen with a grinder.
> Most of the time a touch on my paper wheel sharpening system is 
> plenty.
> The edge will last MUCH longer if you remove the burr from grinding.
> 
> michael
> 
> On 5/23/06, Michael S Briggs <msbriggs alberti unh edu> wrote:
> 
> > Thanks. I did find one post on the gator blades
> > 
> (http://www.elec-trak.com/forum/showthread.php?t=95&highlight=gator 
> ),
> > where it mentions the spacers needed and such. Since they're 
> heavier, it
> > should drive the motors harder - hopefully they can handle it?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Mike
> 
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